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**remy23** · 12-16-2004, 04:30 PM

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Cleveland takes their two-game winning streak to Detroit in what should be hard game for the Cavaliers. The ball movement, cuts, and unselfish attitude the Cavaliers showed against the Trailblazers will need to be on display. James should be covered well and other Cavaliers are going to need to take pressure off him by hitting shots and moving into position. Detroit showed toughness in coming from behind to beat New York on the road and should be confident returning home. The Pistons are going to want revenge, so Cleveland better hit their first few shots and get it going early.

While James exploded against Detroit earlier this year (all the hype of Brown vs. James), it wouldn’t be shocking to see James play this round cooler. LeBron might not force the issue much tonight.

futuristxen · 12-16-2004, 05:43 PM

Lebron looks really out of sorts tonight.

Like he didn't get enough sleep.

**remy23** · 12-16-2004, 05:44 PM

End of 1st

Cavaliers - 23
Pistons - 19

It's good Cleveland has the lead at the end of 1 but Detroit often comes out slow in the initial quarter. James needs to keep being cool (despite air balling a few shots, he kept a straight face and stayed calm). Big Z is doing well. And Drew ran the floor beautifully for that open dunk.

futuristxen · 12-16-2004, 05:59 PM

uh oh. Snow and Silas. Hope they can put their diffrences aside. If there's one thing Silas can do though is get over his beef with players.

**remy23** · 12-16-2004, 06:18 PM

Halftime

Cavaliers - 41
Pistons - 31

Hopefully James can pick it up in the second half. Snow blowing up was odd because he doesn't seem like the type of guy to do such a thing (plus most Clevelanders have nothing but good things to say about him). When the team goes back into the lockers, I hope no additional arguing takes place.

**remy23** · 12-16-2004, 07:08 PM

Bad timing for Snow to be in the doghouse. He really could have been used in the 3rd quarter.

**remy23** · 12-16-2004, 07:40 PM

Final

Cavaliers - 69
Pistons - 81

James struggled and the team played very poorly in the 3rd quarter (6 points). Detroit played good defense and picked it up as the game progressed. I hope LeBron bounces back next game and the Snow issue gets resolved soon.

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